1996 • Mercury
Cougar
Mercury Cougar 1996Overall Score67.5/100
1996 Mercury Cougar vs 1996 Ford Explorer Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1996 • Ford
Explorer
Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 (155 Hp) 1996Overall Score68.25/100
WINNER
Ford Explorer
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
67.5–68.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Mercury CougarSpecificationFord Explorer
MercuryMakeFord
CougarModelExplorer
1996Model year1996
—Body typeOff-road vehicle
—Seats5
—Doors3/5
Performance
Mercury CougarSpecificationFord Explorer
0 km/hTop speed180 km/h
3797 ccEngine displacement3958 cc
220 HPPower155 HP
292 NmTorque298 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Transmission & Chassis
Mercury CougarSpecificationFord Explorer
—DrivetrainRear-wheel drive
—Gears5
—Tyre size225/70 R15
—ABSYes
Dimensions
Mercury CougarSpecificationFord Explorer
—Length4429 mm
—Width1783 mm
—Height1714 mm
—Weight1671 Kg
—Wheelbase2593 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1996 Mercury Cougar and 1996 Ford Explorer approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Ford Explorer leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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